https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/fb490aa23f0b01276d6a534f9912a7af.pdf 689cfeab4638fa6bbd9a7efb3c12ad9f PDF Text Text LOG ONTO WWW.MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM FOR ARCHIVE • GAMES • FEATURES • E-EDITION • POLLS & MORE Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS Academic honors, Page 3 Sunny today. High of 64. Low of 47, Page 2 Weekend basketball action, Page 6 OBITUARIES Audrey F. Canaday, 81 Darlene VanSickle Dixon, 74 Mary K. “Kate” Duncan, 91 Gladys Pauline Eblin, 79 Charles Edward Hoback, 96 Ardella M. Johnson, 87 Herbert Ray Whittington, 79 James P. Young, 72 50 cents daily TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012 Vol. 62, No. 17 Unemployment continues to rise in tri-county area Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications.com OHIO VALLEY — The latest statistics show unemployment rates are on the rise in Mason, Meigs and Gallia counties. Both WorkForce West Virginia and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, respectively, reported slight increases in unemployment rates for the tri-county area in December 2011. Also, the overall unemployment rate was up in West Virginia but declined in Ohio. Starting in Mason County, December’s unemployment rate was 11.4 percent, up slightly from November’s 11 percent. Mason County tied with Wetzel County for the county with the fourth highest unemployment rate in West Virginia. Calhoun County had the highest unemployment rate with 12.7 percent, followed by Webster County with 12.6 percent and Roane County with 11.8 percent. Once again, Monongalia County had the lowest unemployment rate at five percent, followed closely by Jefferson County with 5.9 percent, Gilmer County with 6.3 percent, Putnam County with 6.4 percent and Ohio County with 6.5 percent unemployment. In West Virginia, the unemployment rate climbed sixtenths of a percentage point to 7.7 percent in December, up from November’s 7.1 percent. Mason County was not alone in the fact nearly all counties recorded rising unemployment rates. The number of unemployed state residents rose 4,800 to 59,600. Within the goods-producing sector, employment declines included 2,900 in construction, 800 in mining and logging and 400 in manufacturing. Within the service-providing sector, employment growth included 500 in educational and health services, 300 in professional and business services, 300 in financial activities, and 200 in other services. Employment declines included 300 in government, 200 in trade, transportation and utilities, 200 in information, and 100 in leisure and hospitality. After a brief decline in unemployment rates, Meigs saw its unemployment numbers go from 11.3 in November to 11.8 in December. However, Meigs continued to hang on to its fourth place ranking amongst Ohio’s 88 counties in terms of the highest unemployment rates. Gallia County went from eight percent unemployment in November to 9.2 percent in December. From November to December, Gallia County went from number 42 to number 24 on the chart which ranks unemployment rates from highest to lowest amongst Ohio’s 88 counties. Pike County once again had the number one slot on the chart with the highest unemployment rate in the state at 14.3 percent, followed by Ottawa County at 13.3 percent and Adams County at 12 percent. Mercer County once again had the lowest unemployment at 4.9 percent, followed by Holmes County at 5.1 percent, Delaware County at 5.3 percent, Geauga County at 5.8 percent and Medina County at 5.9 percent. Overall, Ohio’s unemployment rate was down, going from 8.5 percent in November to 8.1 percent in December. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in December was 469,000, down from 496,000 in November. Goodsproducing industries were down 2,100 jobs; construction and mining and logging declined 2,600 and 100 jobs, respectively, while manufacturing added 600 jobs. Service-providing industries decreased by 1,200 jobs. The most significant losses were posted in professional and business services down 4,700 jobs and financial activities down 1,600 jobs. Trade, transportation and utilities and leisure and hospitality decreased 400 jobs each. Government added 3,100 jobs, education and health services added 2,100 jobs, and other services saw a gain of 700 jobs. The recent unemployment rates for both West Virginia and Ohio were still below the U.S. unemployment rate of 8.5 percent for December. By Charlene Hoeflich ing out absentee ballots to those who had already applied. On the primary election’s local ballot this year there are four Republican contests for nominations to office while there are none on the Democrat ballot. The slate of candidates from which voters will choose the candidates for their respective parties are as follows: *Clerk of Courts — Diana Lynch (R), incumbent. * County Commissioner — Thomas R. Anderson (R) incumbent; Randy W. Hart (D) Nicklois L. Leonard (R); and Randy Smith (R). * Common Pleas Judge — Carson Crow and Christopher Tenoglia. * County Coroner — Feb. 6 last day to register to vote in primary election choeflich@mydailysentinel.com Submitted photos POMEROY — Meigs Countians are reminded that Feb. 6 is the last day for residents to register to vote in the March 6 primary election. It was announced today by the Meigs County Board of Elections that office hours, regularly 8:30 a.m.. to 4:30 p.m., will be extended on that last day to 9 p.m. for the convenience of those who have not yet registered. For those who plan to vote absentee, applications for the upcoming election may be requested by calling the Board of Elections office at 740-992-2697. Residents do not need a reason to request an absentee ballot, according to Clerk Becky Johnston. Today the Board began mail- Stop Hunger at Home Crow to run for Students at Southern Elementary collected a total of 835 food items, many of which were loaded into the back of this vehicle. By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com Submitted photos Home National Bank representatives Lori Miller, far left, and Maxine Rose, far right, are pictured along with Southern Elementary teachers Rachel Hupp, Angie Smith and Jenny Roush, and Meigs County Cooperative Parish representative Hilda Weaver. RACINE — Southern Elementary and Home National Bank recently teamed up to “Stop Hunger at Home.” Stop Hunger at Home is a program sponsored by Home National Bank. From January 23-25, the bank challenged students from kindergarten through fourth grade to bring in non-perishable food items. The students collected a total of 835 items during the three day period. All of the items collected were given to the Meigs County Cooperative Parish Food Pantry. The classrooms collecting the most food items received a pizza party. Mrs. Rachel Hupp, Mrs. Jenny Roush and Mrs. Angie Smith’s classes were the winners of the pizza party. Staff report mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — The Meigs County Prosecutor’s Office along with Prosecuting Attorney Colleen S. Williams, welcomed Diana Coates to the its staff on January 25. Coates had been a long-time employee of the Meigs County Council on Aging before taking the secretarial position in Williams’ office. Coates will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Office Manager Donna Boyd in 2011. Penny Elam was promoted to the position of Office Manager, effective January 1. Elam has held various positions within the Meigs County legal system, including secretarial positions with Carson Crow, Bernard Fultz and the Juvenile Court. Both Coates and Elam are long time residents of Meigs County. Also employed at the Prosecutor’s Office are Linda Taylor, Theda Petrasko and Amanda Bizub-Franzmann. Taylor, a Southern High School graduate, serves as secretary to the Victim’s Advocate, as well as a part-time secretary with the Prosecutor’s Office and as the Diversion Officer. The Diversion Program was started by Williams as a program for non-violent, first time felony offenders. These offenders have the opportunity to complete a two year period of supervision with the prosecutor’s office. If they successfully complete the program, their case is dismissed. If they fail to successfully complete the program, they are returned to the court to have their previous plea of guilty to be entered and to be sentenced. “This program was developed to allow people a second chance their behavior without the long-lasting effects of a felony conviction. They are expected to pay restitution, remain law abiding, and complete community service. This program is particularly beneficial in child support cases, where the main goal is to receive child support payments,” said Williams. Petrasko, a resident of Syracuse, is the Director of Victims Assistance. Victims Assistance is a program, which was revived during Williams’ term in office, is Common Pleas Judge By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com POMEROY —Longtime Meigs County attorney Carson Crow recently announced his intention to run for the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Meigs County. Crow began practicing law in 1975 at the Crow and Crow Law Firm. He also served as Meigs County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for 12 years. He has been admitted to practice in all Ohio Courts, the Federal District Court, and since 1997, the Supreme Court of the United States. Crow is a member of the Meigs County and Ohio State Bar Associations. “Judicial candidates cannot prejudge cases nor tell you how they will funded through a grant from rule on a particular case, the Ohio Attorney General’s however, I can tell you Office. The director serves as a what the rules were for liaison between the victims and the prosecutors. This includes making sure that victims are notified of hearings, that their recommendations are addressed, and that restitution figures are provided. The ofStaff report fice also provides information to victims on available services mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com and protection orders, and asPOMEROY — One insists with questions regarding mate escaped the Meigs Victims of Crime Compensation from the Attorney Gen- County Jail on Monday afternoon according to eral’s Office. Bizub-Franzmann, who left Meigs County Sheriff Roba private practice to join the ert Beegle, and was capProsecutor’s Office, has been tured three hours later. David McDaniel, 27, employed with the Meigs of Langsville, was being County Prosecutor’s Office housed in the Meigs Counsince June 2011 as the assistant ty Jail after being charged prosecuting attorney. Prosecutor’s Office welcomes new employee See REGISTER ‌| 5 Carson Crow the football players I have had the pleasure to coach for over 30 years,” Crow said. “You cannot have or use drugs or tobacco. You must be respectful of others — most especially teachers and administrators. You must study — work. Be the best you can be.” Crow is a 1975 graduate of Ohio Northern Law School, and attended Ohio University where he was a member of the football team, earning Most See CROW |‌ 5 Meigs County Escapee arrested with burglary. McDaniel is also wazzznted in Gallia County on a probation violation. McDaniel was arrested by Beegle and Sgt. Danny Leonard at approximately 7 p.m. in Middleport without incident. According to Beegle, the officers were staking out a place and McDaniel came by, and was subsequently arrested. �Tuesday, January 31, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 www.mydailysentinel.com Ohio Valley Forecast Meigs County Briefs Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind between 10 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 3 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Southwest wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Saturday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Parking restriction announced POMEROY — There is to be no parking on the building side of Main Street from Sycamore Street to Butternut Avenue on Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31, according to Mark E. Proffitt, Pomeroy Police Chief. American Electric Power will be removing poles and wires on the building side. Violators will be towed. Parking will be available on the rive side of Main Street and on the parking lot. Middleport Council special meeting set MIDDLEPORT — A special meeting of Middleport Village Council has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Middleport Village Hall. Purpose of the meeting is to amend an ordinance pertaining to the municipal building bond issue. Meet the candidates Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 39.46 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 17.50 Ashland Inc. 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Member SIPC. Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 POMEROY — The Meigs County Republican Party will be hosting a Meet the Candidates night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, at the Mulberry Community Center. The event Calendar for 2012 Visitors Guide POMEROY — The Calendar of Events for the 2012 Visitors Guide is currently being compiled by the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Division, Luke Ortman, director. Information on events to go into the Visitors Guide are to be provided to Ortman by Jan. 31. The information can be e-mailed to luke@meigs county chamber.com,delivered to the Chamber office at 238 W. Main St., Pomeroy, or telephoned in at 992-5005. Dog tags on sale MEIGS COUNTY — The Meigs County Dog Warden will be selling dog tags at the following locations from 1-3 p.m. each day: January 31 — Powell’s Foodfair Benefit for park RACINE — Star Mill Park Board members will be having basket games at Syracuse Community Center, 6 p.m. on Feb 2. Door will open at 5 p.m. Cost is $20.00 for 20 games. There will be special games, drawings, door prizes and second chance drawings. Refreshments will be provided by Syracuse Community Center volunteers. All proceeds will benefit the park. State Jon Husted’s regional liaison will be holding open office hours from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the Meigs County District Public Library. The goal of open office hours is to give local citizens an opportunity to learn more about and stay connected with the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting. Childhood immunization In addition to making voter registration forms and election information available, Jim Milliken, Regional Liaison to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will be on hand to answer questions and distribute materials to those interested in learning more about the other functions of the office such as the business services division and new initiatives including the Ohio Business Profile and Military Ready-to-Vote program. clinic slated POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a Childhood Immunization Clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, at the Health Department located at 112 E. Memorial Drive. Please bring shot records and medical cards, if applicable. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A donation of $10 is appreciated but not required. This meeting is one of many the Ohio Secretary of State’s regional field staff will be hosting across the state as a way to provide Ohioans with resources and information on all issues and matters related to the responsibilities and operations of the office of Secretary of State. Flu shots will also be available for $15, with medicaid, medicare and some commercial insurance accepted. Secretary of State’s Office to hold open office hours POMEROY — Secretary of Meigs County Community Calendar For the Record Tuesday, Jan. 31 PORTLAND -Lebanon Township Trustees, 6 p.m. at the township building. SYRACUSE — TOPS, 5 p.m. at Carleton School. Wednesday, Feb. 1 HARRISONVILLE — The Scipio Township Trustees regular monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire House. HARRISONVILLE — Harrisonville Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m. meeting with refreshments before meeting. Thursday, Feb. 2 POMEROY — The Meigs County Republican Party will be hosting a Meet the Candidates night at 6:30 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. The event is open to the public, with people encouraged to come and ask the candidates questions. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information contact Sandy Iannarelli at (740) 992-2426. CHESTER — Chester Shade Historical Association, 7 p.m. at the Chester Academy. TUPPERS PLAINS — VFW Post 9053 Ladies Auxillary will meet at 7 p.m. at the hall. Friday, Feb. 3 MARIETTA — The Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District Executive Committee will meet at 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Jenny Myers at (740) 374-9436. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals for the Racine Village Drainage Project 2, Meigs County Ohio As per specifications in bid packet will be received by the Meigs County Commissioners at their office at the Courthouse, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 until 1:00 P.M., February 16, 2012 and then at 1:15 P.M. at said office opened and read aloud for the following: Racine Village Drainage Project # 2. Note: All prospective bidders are required to attend a mandatory PRE-BID Conference to be held at the Village of Racine Office Building, 405 Main Street, Racine, OH, on February 3rd, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the project. Specifications, and bid forms may be secured at the office of Meigs County Commissioners, Courthouse, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769- Phone # 740-992-2895. A deposit of 0 dollars will be required for each set of plans and specifications check made payable to - . The full amount will be returned within thirty (30) days after receipt of bids. Each bid must be accompanied by either a bid bond in an amount of 100% of the bid amount with a surety satisfactory to the aforesaid Meigs County Commissioners or by certified check, cashiers check, or letter of credit upon a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the bid amount in favor of the aforesaid Meigs County Commissioners. Bid Bonds shall be accompanied by Proof of Authority of the official or agent signing the bond. Bids shall be sealed and marked as Bid for Racine Village Drainage Project 2 and mailed or delivered to: Meigs County Commissioners Courthouse Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the Federal Labor Standards Provisions and Davis-Bacon Wages, various insurance requirements, various equal opportunity provisions, and the requirement for a payment bond and performance bond for 100% of the contract price. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Meigs County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Tom Anderson, President Meigs County Commissioners is open to the public, with people encouraged to come and ask the candidates questions. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information contact Sandy Iannarelli at (740) 992-2426. 60283206 POMEROY — The PERI of Meigs County #74 will meet at 1p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. Matt Witt from CLEAResult will be guest speaker. He will speak on “Energy Efficiency,” to offer effective strategies that can generate lower costs and efficient usage in homes. Saturday, Feb. 4 STEWART — Valentine “Champagne & Chocolate” music concert featuring Charlie and Celia Lewis, 7 p.m. at the Federal Valley Resource Center. The event will benefit the Federal Valley Resource Center. For more information please call (740) 662-3500. Monday, Feb. 6 POMEROY — Meigs County Cancer Initiative, Inc. (MCCI) noon in the Meigs County Health Department conference room. New members welcome. For more information contact Courtney Midkiff, 740-992-6626. Thursday, Feb. 9 CHESTER —Shade River Lodge 453 will hold its regular meeting 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments. Tuesday, Feb. 14 BEDFORD TWP. — The Bedford Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the town hall. TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer Board will have its regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. at teh TPRSD office. 911 Jan. 25 8:13 a.m., Rocksprings Road, difficulty breathing; 9:07 a.m., Bailey Road, weakness; 12:39 p.m., Third Street, abdominal pain; 1:27 p.m., Mill Street, person hit by car; 8:44 p.m., Texas Road, chest pain; 11:50 p.m., Bashan Road, chest pain; 11:52 p.m., Mulberry Avenue, unconscious/unknown. Jan. 26 8:53 a.m., East Memorial Drive, difficulty breathing; 9:04 a.m., Page Street, diabetic emergency; 12:08 p.m., East Memorial Drive, diabetic emergency; 11:09 p.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain; 1:30 p.m., Fairgrounds Road, diabetic emergency; 8:17 p.m., Ohio 124, nausea/vomiting; 8:51 p.m., Brown Road, chest pain; 11:23 p.m., West Locust Street, allergic reaction. Jan. 27 12:45 a.m., Titus Road, chest pain; 12:56 a.m., Laurel Cliff Road, unconscious/unknown reason; 3:09 a.m., West Main Street, unknown; 10:00 a.m., Mulberry Avenue, difficulty breathing; 11:13 a.m., Spring Avenue, unknown; 11:58 a.m., Rice Run Road, pain general; 12:22 p.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain; 8:26 p.m., West Locust Street, chest pain. Jan. 28 10:25 a.m., Union Avenue, low blood pressure; 1:00 p.m., Bradbury Road, seizure/convulsions; 2:23 p.m., Bashan Road, chest pain; 3:43 p.m., Addie Decker Road, chest pain; 9:54 p.m., Dewitts Run Rad, seizure/convulsions. Jan. 29 7:18 a.m., LeMaster Road, stroke/CVA; 11:52 a.m., Tornado Road, seizure/convulsions; 1:31 p.m., Ash Street, police call; 2:31 p.m., East Memorial Drive, unknown; 4:40 p.m., North Broadway Street, fall; 5:47 p.m., Ohio 143, fall; 6:52 p.m., Pleasant Ridge Road, abdominal pain; 11:33 p.m., Union Avenue, difficulty breathing. Jan. 30 12:10 a.m., Ohio 124, hemorrhage. Probate Court POMEROY — A Marriage license was issued in Meigs County Probate Court to:Braxton Autry Brinager, of Pomeroy, and Megan Laurel Powell, of Athens. Common Pleas Court Civil An action of divorce has been filed by Jeromy R. Black against Sarah R. Black. A divocrce has been granted to Beth A. Lafferty, Willam Lafferty, Jr. Criminal Sentencing Brian Durham, insurance fraud, six months prison. Durham was found gulity during a jury trial on December 14, 2011. Robert Arnott, revoke community control, 18 months prison, original charge — Attempted Illegal Conveyance of Drug Abuse onto grounds of a detention facility. Nicholas Sowders, revoke community control, one year prison, original charge — breaking and entering. Arraignment George E. Stobart, Probation Violation. Donald J. Fife, Probation Violation. Police focus on SUV in fatal N. Calif. train crash SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Investigators on Sunday were trying to determine what motivated the driver of a sport utility vehicle to ignore a downed crossing arm and flashing lights and pull the vehicle into the path of an oncoming commuter train in Sacramento. Three died after the Saturday afternoon collision south of downtown, including Damian Williams, a 21-monthold boy, county coroner’s officials said. One of the four people inside the Nissan Pathfinder remained in the hospital Sunday at the University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, where she was being treated for serious injuries. Authorities also were trying to sort out the relationships of those involved and had not released the identities of the adults. In addition to the toddler, the dead included a 25-yearold woman and a 62-year-old man, who was ejected from the Pathfinder when it was struck by the southbound light rail train traveling at 55 mph shortly after 4 p.m. The impact pushed the SUV about 30 yards down the track and flipped it. Officer Laura Peck, a spokeswoman for the Sacramento Police Department, said the woman taken to the hospital was the man’s wife. Investigators and officials with the Sacramento Regional Transit District said video from cameras mounted on the intersection showed the SUV drive around the crossing arms just before impact. That video and other pictures captured by a camera mounted on the train are part of the investigation and were not being released publicly, Peck said. Witness accounts appear to support the video evidence that the crossing arms were down and warning lights were flashing when the SUV tried to get across the tracks. Davis resident Ravin Pratab, 42, was in a car that was waiting to cross the tracks when he said he heard a loud bang and then “saw a light-rail train heading south with a big truck smashed on it.” Authorities said six of the roughly 50 passengers on the light rail train were taken to local hospitals but had only minor injuries. On Sunday, the tracks were cleared and the intersection was open, with no sign of the previous day’s collision. �Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Local student selected for honors recognition RUTLAND — Cecil Clayton Bolin of Rutland has been recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, a national leadership and honors organization at Ohio University. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and hon- ors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development and lifelong professional fulfillment. O’Bleness offering blood pressure checks ATHENS — O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens will offer blood pressure screenings on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. The free blood pressure screening will be open to the public from 9 a.m. until noon in the hospital’s patient entrance lobby. A screening can be made by appointment only from 9 a.m. until noon. To make an appointment, call (740) 592-9401. Free colon-rectal cancer home screening kits and information can be obtained on a daily basis at the hospital’s patient and visitor entrance information desks as well as at the Castrop Center information desk. Screenings do not take the place of testing. A screening will indicate whether an individual’s level is below, at or above normal ranges; however, for specific readings, an individual may be directed to see a physician for further testing. Ladies of the Republican Party hold meeting SYRACUSE — The Ladies of the Meigs County Republican Party held their regular monthly meeting on January 26, at Carleton School. Soup and sandwiches were served. Plans were made for upcoming events. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on February 23, at Carleton School. A pot luck meal will be served. All ladies are welcome. For information call Darlene Newell at (740) 985-3537. Species selected for 2013 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp contest COLUMBUS — The fourth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Contest will feature black-capped and Carolina chickadees, which are common in Ohio and frequent backyard feeders. The two species look nearly identical, but black-capped chickadees occupy the northern one-third of the state, and Carolina chickadees are found in the southern two-thirds of the state. “We encourage Ohio residents to use their photography skills to showcase our native songbirds,” said James Zehringer, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “This is a unique opportunity to share the beauty of our blackcapped and Carolina chickadees.” Entries will be accepted Aug. 13-31, and the photographer with the winning image will receive $500. The contest is open to Ohioans age 18 years and older, however, budding photographers, age 17 and younger, will be able to compete in the youth division. For complete contest rules, visit www.wildohiostamp.com. Photographers submitted 58 images during last year’s contest. The winning salamander photograph was captured by Nina Harfmann of Pleasant Plain. Her photo of a spotted salamander will appear on the 2012 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp and be available for purchase on March 1. The inaugural Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp, featuring a Baltimore oriole, went on sale March 1, 2010. Since then the stamp has raised more than $45,000. The collectible stamp and its companion photo contest are part of an innovative program intended to raise awareness and support for wildlife diversity. It is important to note $14 out of every $15 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp sold is invested in Ohio’s Wildlife Diversity Fund. The fund supports habitat restoration, purchases and conservation easements, wildlife and habitat research projects, creation of wildlife educational materials, as well as efforts to restore and conserve endangered and threatened species. Promotion and sale of the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp has been a grassroots effort and found early success thanks to the dedication of conservation groups across Ohio. For a limited time only, stamp collectors and conservationists will be able to purchase the 2010 and 2011 stamps. More information about the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp and other wildliferelated topics can be found at www.wildohio.com. WHO area fundraiser set for Feb. 9 Staff report mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — A fundraiser called “WHO” (Women Helping Others), sponsored by BeautiControl, Inc., will be held at the Athens Community Center, a co-sponsor, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 for area residents concerned about the needs of women. Heather Dailey-Johnson, formerly of Meigs County, a BeautiControl director, is working on the Athens project. The mission of WHO is to support community-focused charities that serve the overlooked needs of women, children and families. Dailey-Johnson listed the most recent programs as contributing to fund annual gynecological examinations for under-insured women through Healthy Right and a grant to Michael’s House in Scioto County which has a drug treatment program. The WHO Foundation was established in 1993 as the grant-making arm of BeautiControl, Inc. and is supported almost entirely through donations made by BeautiControl consultants like Dailey-Johnson. Tickets at $10 each are being sold for the Athens event with all proceeds to go to the WHO Foundation. They are now available from Dailey-Johnson by calling 740-591-9167.or e-mailing spaqueenmhd@yahoo.com. “Everyone who attends will receive multiple spa treatments and plenty of individualized attention,” said DaileyJohnson. She also noted that every ticket comes with two entries into a drawing for prizes. “Besides all the relaxation and fun, it’s also a wonderful way to support a terrific cause,” she said. Past Councilors Club meets CHESTER — The Past Councilors Club of The Daughters of America met on January 24 at 7 p.m. Gary Holter presided over the meeting. John 3:1618 were read and the pledge to the American Flag was given and the Lord’s Prayer was said in unison. Roll call was done and the minutes read and approved. It reported that the following were sick: Mary Barringer’s brothers Larry and Donnie Roush are not doing well; Maxine White is to have surgery, Charlotte Grant’s niece Gail Harbour is in the hospital; and Frank Newsome passed away. Esther Smith had readins, “The Most Caring Child,” “An Eyewitness Account,” and “Are You God’s Wife.” Refreshments were by Julie Curtis and games were by Gary Holter and Thelma White. Motion to adjourn by JoAnn Ritchie, second by Mary Jo Barringer. Those present at the meeting were Gary Holter, Mary Jo Barringer, Julie Curtis, Charlotte Grant, Doris Grueser, Esther Smith, JoAnn Ritchie, Opal Hollon, Thelma White and visitor Sandy White. Daughters of America meet CHESTER — The Chester Council 323 Daughters of America met on January 17, with Doris Grueser presiding over the meeting. The pledge to the Christian Flag was given, Isaiah 10:1-4 were read, the Lord’s Prayer was said in unison, an the pledge to the American Flag was given. The first stanza of the Star Spangled Banner was sung, roll call was done and the minutes were read and approved. It was reported that the following were sick: Dave Barringer to have surgery, JoAnn Ritchie had a cold and Opal Eichinger is in assisted living for therapy. Ruth Stethen will be 109 years old on here birthday in June. It was reported in last meeting’s minutes that she would be 92. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on February 7. The meeting closed in regular form. After the meeting, everyone had hot chocolate and cookies by Esther Smith and Deloris Wolfe. Those present were Nancy King, Ruth Smith, Julie Curtis, news reporter Charlotte Grant, Opal Hollon, Esther Smith, Doris Grueser, Mary Jo Barringer, Everett Grant, Helen Wolf and Deloris Wolfe. Benefit dinner to support Appalachian youth NELSONVILLE — “Investing in the future of leadership in Appalachian Ohio is vital to our region,” said Cara Dingus Brook, FAO’s President and CEO, in announcing that the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is privileged to support the iBelieve Foundation in its mission.” To ensure Appalachian Ohio’s youth are being prepared to lead in their schools now and continue to lead in their communities in the future, the iBELIEVE Foundation has established the iBELIEVE in Student Leadership Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Designed to provide leadership, communication and problem solving skills to Appalachian youth and young adults, so they become successful future leaders in their schools, and most importantly, their communities, the iBELIEVE in Student Leadership Fund is currently focused on providing scholarship support to enable high school student participation in the Ohio Association of Student Councils (OASC) summer leadership camp. Participating in this camp enables students to gain the necessary soft skills and leadership training critical to current and future success. “This is a forwardthinking approach to preparing today’s students Police seek help on drugged driving ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The federal government should help police departments nationwide obtain the tools and training needed to attack a rising scourge of driving under the influence, two U.S. senators said Sunday. Sens. Charles Schumer of New York and Mark Pryor of Arkansas proposed that federal funding in a pending transportation funding bill be used for research and to train police. They said police have no equipment and few have training in identifying drugged drivers, who don’t show the same outward signs of intoxication as drunken drivers do, such as slurred speech. “Cops need a Breathalyzer-like technology that works to identify drug-impaired drivers on-the-spot — before they cause irreparable harm,” Schumer said. “With the explosive growth of prescription drug abuse it’s vital that local law enforcement have the tools and training they need to identify those driving under the influence of narcotics to get them off the road.” Drugged driving arrests have risen 35 per- The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 www.mydailysentinel.com cent in New York since 2001, Schumer said. He said that’s a fraction of the cases. The Democrats cited a 2009 federal report in which 10.5 million Americans acknowledged that they had driven under the influence of drugs. Schumer said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in a 2007 roadside survey, more than 16 percent of weekend and night-time drivers tested positive for illegal prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs. Eleven percent of them were found to have taken illegal drugs. The administration also found that a third of 12,055 drivers tested who died in car crashes in 2009 had used drugs. Yet police have no approved equipment to help identify drugged drivers, though saliva tests are being researched. Pryor wants to create federal grants so police can participate in programs that require up to 200 hours of instruction to detect drugged driving as well as to better detect drunken driving. to become our region’s leaders,” said Brook, FAO’s President and CEO. “FAO is privileged to support the iBELIEVE Foundation in its mission.” Through the generosity of many early donors, the iBELIEVE Foundation began supporting students in attending the OASC’s summer leadership camp in 2011 and is working to grow its ability to support more students’ participation across the Appalachian Ohio region each year. Gifts to the Fund will enable students to gain a strong foundation of core leadership skills to implement in their schools, promoting and encouraging success and post-secondary pursuits. The Fund is advised by the iBELIEVE Foundation Board of Directors including Miriam Keith, Consumer Support Coordinator at the Washington County NHRB; Patrick Klein, CEO of PB&J Consultants and Executive Director of the iBELIEVE Foundation; Theresa Klein, Adjunct Professor at the Columbus State Community College; Roger Mace, Superintendent of Bloom Carroll School District; David Smith, Executive Director of the Graduate Programs Office at the Fisher School of Business; Katie Smith, WNBA Professional with the Seattle Storm and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist; and Donald Stenta, Executive Director, The Ohio State University Recreation Department. To raise support for the initiative, the iBELIEVE Foundation will be hosting a benefit dinner on Friday, March 9, at 6PM at the Ohio Stadium Huntington Club. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner complete with wine pairings, as well as live entertainment and a silent auction. During the evening, the iBELIEVE Foundation will honor Tally Hart, former OSU Economic Access Director, for her lifetime dedication to first-generation students. Anyone interested in supporting iBELIEVE can attend the event for $150 a seat or $1,350 for a table of 10. Proceeds from this event will support the iBELIEVE Foundation in sending Appalachian Ohio students to a 5-day, 4-night student leadership camp. To reserve your seats, contact pklein@theibelievefoundation.org by March 1. “iBELIEVE is very excited to host this incredible event at the historic Ohio Stadium. It will undoubtedly be a night to remember,” said Patrick Klein, Executive Director of the iBELIEVE Foundation. “We’re looking forward to sharing students’ experiences with our guests and raising funds to support more students in attending the camp this summer. It is a true investment in Appalachian Ohio’s future.” Contributions to the Fund can be made in a variety of ways, including: outright gifts of cash or long-term appreciated securities; memorial gifts of cash or assets in memory or in honor of someone special; and deferred gifts through bequests, gift annuities, life insurance, and charitable remainder trusts and are fully taxdeductible. Donations for the iBELIEVE in Student Leadership Fund can be sent to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, 36 Public Square – PO Box 456, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764. Donations can also be made online at FAO’s website at www.appalachianohio. org. For additional information, please call FAO at 740.753.1111 or visit FAO’s website. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio with the mission of enriching the region’s current and future quality of life. 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The next night, her older sister found her hanging by a scarf in her bedroom closet. “It’s yet another example of the horrific things happening in our society because people still judge other people for everything but how they behave,” says Shay Dawkins, author of The Good News: How Revealing Delusions in Christianity Will Bring Peace to All (www.thegoodnewsbook.com), an analysis of the Bible that compares contemporary Christian values with scripture. “We start forming biases at a very young age,” he notes. “Unfortunately, some people use even the Bible to justify judging others for circumstances those people didn’t choose. These biases are often so ingrained, people aren’t aware they even have them. Change starts with each individual, Dawkins says. Become aware of your personal biases. We all have them. Children start picking them up from family members, TV and others in their environment about Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. 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As evidenced by Ashlynn Conner’s devastating experience, by elementary school children may have acquired a grown-up set of biases that are manifest in taunts, jeers and other acts of bullying. See what biases you may have by taking the Hidden Bias Tests developed by psychologists at Harvard, the University of Virginia and the University of Washington. Visit implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ Hone your empathy skills. People who can empathize well are good at putting themselves in another person’s shoes. They may not agree with that person’s feelings, but they can understand them – sometimes they can actually feel what another person feels. Empathy helps us relate to others and erodes biases by pushing us beyond baseless preconceived notions. Some of us have to work harder at being empathetic than others. To work on your skills, ask yourself how your children, co-workers or spouse would describe you. Be honest! Would your children say you yell a lot? 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Dawkins says he wrote The Good News after a long study of the Bible made him realize that many Americans taking stands on divisive contemporary issues erroneously base their views on “Christian belief.” “The message in the Bible, and probably other religions as well, is a positive one,” Dawkins says. “It doesn’t tell us to be cruel to people who are different from us, it tells us to embrace them – all of them. “I’m not sure if peace on Earth is possible, but if everyone simply judged others on how they treat people – not on whether they’re gay, or Muslim, or black, or overweight, the world would be a happier place.” Shay Dawkins is a Tuscaloosa, Ala., businessman who grew up in Baptist and Pentecostal churches. His observances about how Christianity can be divisive despite being based on one book led to his analysis of the Bible. Valentine’s Day can either be a pleasurable occasion or stress filled with high expectations and disappointment. If you have that special relationship, Valentine’s Day can be a time to show love and affection. For singles, the day can be a reminder of loneliness or a missing relationship. Even people who do have significant others can wind up hating Valentine’s Day. The problem is that Valentine’s Day often comes with a predetermined set of expectations. Someone may expect a certain gift, a special night out, or some other gesture. Disappointment results whenever expectations are not met. Surviving For Couples Valentine’s Day isn’t a day of amnesty or a single opportunity to fix problems in a relationship. Issues don’t pop up overnight nor can they be fixed that way. If you anticipate repairing a relationship in one day, you will be disappointed. Don’t get caught up in the commercialization. Relationships portrayed in advertisements don’t necessarily reflect reality. You can show you care with the use of your heart and imagination. Do simple things that say, “I’m thinking of you.” Don’t rely on your partner to read your mind. If you have specific desires, share them. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. Give without expecting anything in return. Small, thoughtful gestures mean a lot, don’t overlook them. Not everyone gets enthusiastic about Valentine’s Day. If your partner isn’t that excited, don’t read too much into it. Do whatever feels comfortable and be ok with it. You don’t have to do anything you are uncomfortable with. Simply saying, “Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you.” sends the message that you are thinking of your partner. Surviving For Singles Accept your emotions. If you are sad and lonely, it’s ok. You feel what you feel. Just because you may not happen to be in a relationship for Valentine’s Day does not mean there is anything wrong with you. Be social. Organize a group of other singles for dinner out or some other social activity. You may not be involved romantically, but you have more people in your life who care about you than you realize. Treat yourself. Buy or do something special. Splurge a little. Rather than fixating on not being in a relationship at the moment, be thankful for what’s good in your life. Ironically, singles spend a lot of time hoping for a relationship, while many in a relationship lament the freedom of their single days. Valentine’s Day is as commercialized as Christmas. Look at all the money and stress you save by not being caught up in the frenzy. Immerse yourself in other activities. If you are busy, you won’t even notice Valentine’s Day. Help others in need. When you do, you will also feel better. If you want a relationship, be proactive. Don’t wait for a relationship to find you, go out and look for one. Stay upbeat. A happy person is much more attractive than someone with a perpetual frown. No one wants to spend time with a person who is bitter or resentful. If there is someone you are interested in, take the initiative. Invite them to get together with you. Stay sociable. Get out and about. Involve yourself in a variety of activities. There are many opportunities to meet people. Join a gym, take a class, volunteer, join a singles group, and pursue your hobbies. Regardless of your situation, keep in mind that Valentine’s Day is only one day. Good or bad, it goes by quickly. Bryan is the author of “Dare to Live Without Limits.” Visit www. D a r e To L i v e Wi t h o u t Limits.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a self-development expert, syndicated columnist, and professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com. Sunday Times Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 825 Third Ave. Gallipolis, Ohio Phone (740) 446-2342 Fax (740) 446-3008 Sammy M. Lopez Publisher slopez@heartlandpublications.com Stephanie M. Filson Managing Editor sfilson@heartlandpublications.com �Tuesday, January 31, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 www.mydailysentinel.com Obituaries Death Notices Charles Edward Hoback Charles Edward Hoback, 96, of Syracuse, Ohio, passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at his residence. Born January 18, 1916, in Racine, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dennis E. and Ethel Flora Easterday Hoback. He was a retired carpenter for Local #650 of Pomeroy, Ohio, and a member of Syracuse United Methodist Church. He married Sarah Irene Theiss on June 29, 1937, in Racine, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on October 21, 2011. He is survived by his son, Paul L. (Charlotte) Hoback, of Jacksonville, Florida; five grandchildren, Patricia (Charles) Tabb, Mellissa Price, Paula Hoback, Cindy (Brad) Freeman and Mike Miller; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Audrey Boi- Ardella M. Johnson chyn, of Dearborn, Michigan; sister-in-law, Joyce Hoback, of Racine, Ohio; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Kenneth and Bernice Theiss, of Racine ,Ohio. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Carl E. Hoback, on June 14, 2003, and his brother, Bill Hoback. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Cremeens Funeral Home, Racine, Ohio, with Rev. Bob Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visisting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com. Ardella M. Johnson, 87, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away on January 29, 2012. She was born on November 8, 1924, in Ripley, New York, the daughter of the late Harry and Mae Eimers. She was an auxillary member of the American Legion Post #128, D.A.V Post #53 and V.F.W. Post #9053. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra A. Johnson, of Reedsville, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Beverly (Gary Honaker) Hall, of Mason, W.Va., Linda Coats, of New Haven, W.Va., William (Tracey) Hubbard of Charleston, W.Va., Brenda (Rick Crump) Hubbard of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Julie (Michael) Dersham of Campbell, NY, Diane (Wesley) Reese of Lockport, NY and Raymond (Gloria) Eimers of Tonawanda, NY; great nieces and nephews, Rebecca Welch of Campbell, NY, Grace Welch of Campbell, NY and Timothy Welch of Campbell, NY; and several other great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Johnson; brothers and sister, Guernon R. Eimers, Lewis E. and Claribel Eimers, and Ona and Paul Rhodes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Rev. James Lucas officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. * The renewal of a three mill current expense tax levy in Middleport * A replacement of a one mill current expense levy in Syracuse. As for the statewide races the names of candidates on the primary ballot in their respective parties are as follows: For Representative to Congress – 6th District Cas Adulewicz – (D) Charlie Wilson – (D) Bill Johnson – (R) Victor Smith - (R) For U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown – (D) David W. Dodt – (R) Donna K Gilsmam - (R) Eric Lamont Gregory – (R) Josh Mandel – (R) Michael R. Pryce – (R) Write-in – Russell P. Bliss, Jr. – (R) Write-in – Joseph Roasrio DeMare - Green Party Write-in – Anita Rios – Green party Write-in – John Fockler Libertarian Party Justice of the Supreme Court Full Term Commencing– 01/01/2013 Robert W. Price – (D) Terence O’Donnell – (R) Full Term Commencing – 01/02/2013 William M. O’Neil – (D) Fanon A. Rucker – (D) Robert R. Cupp – (R) Unexpired Term Ending – 12/31/2014 Yvette McGee Brown – (D) Sharon L. Kennedy – (R) Judge 4th District Court of Appeals Full Term Commencing – 02/09/2013 Marie Hoover – (D) Tom Spetnagel – (D) Lori Pritchard Hardin – (R) Leonard F. Holzapfel – (R) Steven C. Newman – (R) Patricia Sanders – (R) State Central Committee – Woman – 30th District Debbie Phillips – (D) Marilyn K. Ashcraft – (R) Lselie R. Haas – (R) State Senate – 30th District Lou Gentile – (D) Laura D. Groux – (R) State Representative – 94th District Debbie Phillips – (D) Micha Martindale – (R) Charles Richter – (R) Register From Page 1 Douglas D. Hunter (R) incumbent. * County Court Judge — Steven L. Story (nonpartisan) incumbent. * County Engineer — Eugene Triplett (R) incumbent. * County Prosecutor — Richard Hedges (K$); James K. Stanley (R), and Colleen S. Williams (R) incumbent. * County Recorder — Kay Hill (R) incumbent. * County Sheriff — Robert E. Beegle (R) incumbent; and Curtis D. Jones (R). * County Treasurer — Peggy S. Yost (R) incumbent. Three local tax levies for consideration on the March 6 ballot are: * A countywide levy for the Meigs County District Public Library, an additional one mill tax for current expenses. Audrey F. Canaday Audrey F. Canaday, 81, Gallipolis, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Abbyshire Place. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at WaughHalley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jon Pinson officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from noon until the time of service. Darlene VanSickle Dixon Darlene VanSickle Dixon, 74, Gallipolis, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday February 2, 2012, at Judge 4th District Court Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Kevin Plantz of Appeals officiating. Burial will folFull Term Commencing low in Saint Nick Ceme– 02/10/2013 tery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at William Harsha - (R) State Central Commit- the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contritee – Man – 30th District butions can be made to the William E. Moore – (D) funeral home to help with Jim Carnes – (R) Darlene’s funeral expenses. Michael R. Young – (R) Herbert Ray Whittington Herbert Ray Whittington, 79, of Crown City, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2012, in the Holzer Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February, 1, 2012, in the Clifford Woyan Memorial Gardens, Southside, W.Va. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the Cremeens Funeral Chapel. Gladys Pauline Eblin Gladys Pauline Eblin, 79, Vinton, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Sword officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the funeral home. Mary K. Duncan Mary K. (Kate) Duncan, 91, Gallipolis, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at the Gallipolis First Church of the Nazarene, with Rev Mark Grizzard and Rev Seth Polk officiating. Burial will follow at Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant. Friends may call at the church from noon Wednesday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. James P. Young James P. Young, 72, of Letart, W.Va., passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital on January 30, 2012. Arrangements will be announced by Deal Funeral Home. Crow From Page 1 Valuable Player honors in his final year. Crow has been accorded an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubble/Lexis Nexis each year since 1995. An AV Preeminent rating is defined as the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. According to Crow, this AV Preeminent rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous peer review rating process that is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubble/Lexis Nexis. The Crow and Crow Law Firm was established in 1907 by Crow’s grandfather, Fred W. Crow, with his father, Fred W. Crow, Jr., also practicing at the law firm beginning in 1946. He has coached middle school football for more than 30 years. Crow and his wife, Barbara, are parents to Crockett and Morgan. He is a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Pomeroy, Ohio, where he served as a vestry member for several years. He also serves on the Carleton School for Developmental Disabilities Board in Syracuse, the Meigs County Council on Aging, and the Board of the Meigs County Historical Society. He is a life member of the Chester Shade Historical Society. Crow is the legal adviser for the Syracuse Community Center Board of Directors and is the Village Solicitor for Syracuse. He is a member of the Meigs County Cancer Society and the NRA. Christopher Tenoglia is opposing Crow in the March 6 primary election. WE NEED STORIES for our upcoming Faith Based Magazine Police: Dad of missing Maine tot not telling all WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Unable to find any evidence missing toddler Ayla Reynolds was abducted, police on Monday pressed the three adults who were home with her on the night she disappeared to provide a full account of what happened. State and local detectives believe Justin DiPietro, the girl’s father, and two other adults know more than they’ve told investigators so far, said Steve McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety. The notion that someone slipped into the small house and took Ayla without awakening anyone “doesn’t pass the straight-face test,” McCausland said. “We’ve followed every conceivable piece of evidence that would follow their version of events, and we have found not one piece of evidence that supports an abduction,” he told The Associated Press. Police confirmed Sunday night that Ayla’s blood was found in the partially finished basement that DiPietro used as his bedroom. Relatives reported on a family-run website that they were told the blood was “more than a small cut would produce,” but police declined to say how much blood was discovered. DiPietro reported Ayla missing on Dec. 17, telling police he’d put his 20-monthold daughter to bed the night before and she wasn’t there the next morning. On the night Ayla was last seen, DiPietro was in the home with his girlfriend, Courtney Roberts, and they slept with Roberts’ child in the basement, McCausland said. DiPietro’s sister was with her young child on the main level of the one-story home, and Ayla was in a bedroom by herself, also on the main level, McCausland said Monday. DiPietro’s mother was not home that night. McCausland said detectives weren’t singling out any of the three adults, but “we think they know more than they’re telling us,” he said. Justin DiPietro declined to comment Monday, brushing past an Associated Press reporter outside his house without addressing questions before going inside and emphatically closing the door. The AP couldn’t find phone numbers for his girlfriend or his sister. Ayla was placed in her father’s care while her mother, Trista Reynolds, was in a substance abuse rehabilitation program in Lewiston. When she disappeared, the blond, blue-eyed toddler was wearing green pajamas with the words “Daddy’s Princess” on the front. One of her arms was in a soft cast after being broken in what police said was an accident. In Portland, Ayla’s maternal grandfather, Ronald Reynolds, said he took the day off from work on Monday because he couldn’t concentrate after incessant news reports. He said that he tries to stay positive but that negative thoughts sometimes creep into his thinking. Every night, he said, he gazes at Ayla’s photo before going to bed. COMING OUT LATE FEBRUARY If you have a testimonial story, Life-changing event about yourself or even a poem that you would like to share, please email: mdtnews@mydailytribune.com Limit your story to 500 - 750 words please. �The Daily Sentinel SPORTS Meigs conquers Spartans, 71-68 TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012 mdssports@heartlandpublications.com Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — The Meigs boys basketball team notched its first win of the season Saturday night during a hardfought 71-68 victory over visiting Alexander in a Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup at Larry R. Morrison Gymnasium. The host Marauders (1-14, 1-6 TVC Ohio) shot 52 percent from the field, but needed an 18-13 run down the stretch to pick up their first league triumph of the winter. MHS also salvaged a season split with the Spartans (4-10, 2-5), who won the first matchup at The Alley by a 72-55 margin back on Dec. 13. Tied at 66-all with a minute left in regulation, Dillon Boyer nailed a trifecta with 46 seconds left — giving Meigs a 69-66 edge. AHS answered with a basket to pull within one with 30 seconds remaining, but Michael Davis sank two free throws with 16.4 ticks left for a 71-68 edge. The guests managed to get a final shot off, but Davis hauled in the rebound of the miss with two seconds left — allowing Meigs to pick up the one-possession decision. Alexander led 13-10 after eight minutes of play and used a 23-22 run in the second canto to take a 36-32 lead into the intermission. The Marauders retaliated with a small 21-19 spurt in the third period to pull within 55-53 headed into the finale. Meigs opened the fourth stanza with a 13-11 run to pull even at 66-all, then closed the final minute with a 5-3 run. Meigs also had 27 rebounds and 17 turnovers in the victory. The hosts connected on 25of-48 field goal attempts overall, including a 7-of-16 effort from three-point range for 44 percent. MHS was also 14-of-22 at the charity stripe for 64 percent. Boyer led the Marauders with a game-high 28 points, followed by Jesse Smith with 19 points and Davis with 15 markers. Rocco Casci added five points to the winning cause, while Jordan Hutton and Cody Mattox rounded out the scoring with two markers each. Jake Gray paced Alexander with 25 points, followed by Braden Jones with 24 points and Tanner Carsey with six markers. The Spartans were 9-of-13 at the free throw line for 69 percent. Meigs returns to action Friday when it travels to Vinton County for a TVC Ohio matchup at 6 p.m. Meigs 71, Alexander 68 A 13-23-19-13 — 68 M 10-22-21-18 — 71 ALEXANDER (4-10, 2-5 TVC See MEIGS ‌| 8 Pats’ line has tough job against Giants’ pass rush Joseph Loyd dribbles the ball during River Valley’s OVC loss to Fairland Friday night, 59-40. Kent Sanborn/submitted photo Fairland sweeps Raiders, 59-40 Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com PROCTORVILLE, Ohio — By the time Friday night’s victory over River Valley was complete the Dragons’ Evan Salyers had scored his 1,000th career point and pulled down his 500th career rebound. Salyers would lead his team to its sixth Ohio Valley Conference win, 59-40. Fairland (13-3, 6-1 OVC) completed a 17-6 run in the first eight minutes of the contest and kept momentum into the second stanza — as they outscored the Raiders (2-11, 0-7 OVC) 19-8 on the strength of 10 points by Salyers in the period. At halftime FHS led 36-14. River Valley nearly doubled their scoring in the third quarter as it scored 13 points. Salyers again led Fairland with eight of their 16 points in the canto, and had the hosts up 52-27 headed into the finale. RVHS matched it’s third quarter offensively again scoring 13 points. FHS only managed seven points in the final period, but were able to hold on for the victory, 59-40. The Raiders were led in scoring by the trio of Derek Flint, Joseph Loyd and Austin Lewis who each scored eight points. Kyle Bays and Ethan Dovenberger each had four points, Chris Clemente had three points, while Trey Noble and Aaron Harrison each had two points for RVHS. Fairland was led by Salyers with 24 points on the evening. Evan Maddox was next in scoring for the Dragons with 13 and he was followed by Cody Midkiff with nine points. This was the Dragons’ second win over River Valley this season, the first on coming back on Dec. 16th when Fairland won 59-48 in Bidwell. River Valley returns to action at 6 p.m. Friday, when it hosts OVC rival Coal Grove. Fairland 59, River Valley 40 River Valley 6-8-13-13 — 40 Fairland 17-19-16-7 — 59 RIVER VALLEY (2-11, 0-7 OVC): Austin Whobrey 0 0-0 0, Derek Flint 3 1-2 8, Kyle Bays 2 0-0 4, Chris Clemente 1 1-2 3, Trey Noble 1 0-0 2, Aaron Harrison 1 0-0 2, Joseph Loyd 3 1-1 8, Austin Lewis 3 2-5 8, Ethan Dovenberger 2 0-0 4, Aaron Rupe 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 16 5-10 40. Threepoint goals: 3 (Lloyd 2, Flint). Rebounds: 22. Turnovers: 17. FAIRLAND (13-3, 6-1 OVC): Thayer Flynn 1 0-0 2, Cody Midkiff 3 1-2 9, Alex Warner 1 0-0 3, Eric Riley 1 0-0 2, Kyle Raines 1 0-0 2, Evan Maddox 6 1-2 13, Blain Fuller 1 0-2 2, Evan Salyers 10 4-4 24, Ryan Wooter 0 0-0 0, Dionte Braye 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 25 6-10 59. Three-point goals: 3 (Midkiff 2, Warner). Rebounds: 39. Turnovers: 10. Defenders rally past Hannan, 50-49 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com ASHTON, W.Va. — It’s never over until it’s over. Hannan and Ohio Valley Christian traded leads in the final 10 seconds of regulation, but Chance Burleson’s length of the floor drive and layup at the buzzer gave the visiting Defenders a 50-49 victory in a non-conference matchup in Mason County. The host Wildcats (312) led 35-31 headed into the finale, but OVCS (105) responded with a 1914 run down the stretch — which was capped off by some serious late-game heroics. With the guests holding a late 48-46 edge, HHS senior Brad Fannin drilled a trifecta with nine seconds remaining to give Hannan a slim 49-48 lead. On the ensuing possession, Burleson dribbled the length of the floor and drove towards the basket. The junior managed to get to the rim and released his attempt off the backboard, which fell through just before time expired — allowing OVCS to rally back from an first half deficit. Hannan led 10-7 after eight minutes of play, then both teams scored 14 points each in the second canto for a 24-21 margin at the half. The Wildcats also increased their lead to two possessions (3531) with a small 11-10 spurt in the third period. Pete Carman led the Defenders with a game-high 21 points, followed by Paul Miller with 15 points and T.G. Miller with seven markers. Burleson and Phil Hollingshead rounded out the respective scoring with six points and one point. The guests were 16-of-24 at the free throw line for 67 percent. Fannin paced Hannan with 16 points, followed by Tyler Jenkins with 14 points and Paul Holley with 11 markers. Kade McCoy and Ty Page rounded out the scoring with five and three markers, respectively. The hosts were 9-of-13 at the charity stripe for 69 percent. OVCS returns to action Tuesday when it travels to Grace for a non-conference matchup at 7:30 p.m. Hannan returns to action Tuesday when it travels to Elk Valley Christian for a non-conference matchup at 6 p.m. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady felt the power of the New York Giants’ pass rushers when he was sacked five times in their first Super Bowl confrontation. Four years later, the New England Patriots’ offensive linemen expect another fierce attack on their quarterback in the championship rematch on Feb. 5. The Giants will indeed have plenty of strong, speedy pass rushers zeroing in on Brady. “This year, they’re definitely the best defensive line in football,” Patriots right guard Brian Waters said Friday. “The wave of good football players they throw at you definitely makes them a difficult task.” There’s Jason PierrePaul with 16 1/2 sacks, Osi Umenyiora with nine and Justin Tuck with five. Chris Canty and Mathias Kiwanuka also can put pressure on the quarterback. “They’ve got good pass rushers across the board,” left guard Logan Mankins said, “and when their backups come in they’re good, too, so you’re going to always have four guys that are very good pass rushers in the game.” At least Brady has Super Bowl experience against an aggressive Giants pass rush. The Patriots’ quest for a perfect 19-0 season ended with a 17-14 loss in the 2008 Super Bowl. After the Giants scored the decisive touchdown with 35 seconds left, Brady was sacked for the fifth and final time. Mankins didn’t care to discuss his memories of the Giants’ pass rush on that day. “That was four years ago,” he said Friday. “Next question.” But Umenyiora thinks the Patriots view the upcoming game as a chance to get even. “Of course,” he said. Harry E. Walker photo/MCT New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field in Landover, MD, Sunday, December 11, 2011. “I mean, if I were them, that’s what I would be doing. Great players Mankins, (Matt) Light, the (Sebastian) Vollmer kid. They have some very good football players. They were embarrassed about that last game and they are going to do everything in their power not to allow that to happen.” The Patriots have had some memorable, if regrettable, games when Brady’s gotten hit. In the opener of the 2008 season, he suffered a season-ending knee injury when he was hit by Kansas City safety Bernard Pollard. In a 33-14 wild-card playoff loss to Baltimore on Jan. 10, 2010, Brady was sacked three times. The next year, he was sacked five times as the New York Jets won a divisional playoff game 28-21. But Brady has received decent protection recently. He was sacked a respectable 32 times in the regular season. In the playoffs, he wasn’t sacked in a 45-10 win over Denver and was sacked just once in a 23-20 win over Baltimore in the AFC championship game. The Giants sacked him just twice in their 24-20 win on Nov. 6. But one of those See RUSH ‌| 8 OVP Schedule Tuesday, January 31 Girls Basketball Ohio Valley Christian at Grace, 7:30 p.m. Point Pleasant at Tolsia, 7:30 p.m. Hannan at Elk Valley Christian, 6 p.m. Boys Basketball Eastern at South Gallia, 6 p.m. Belpre at Southern, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy at Vinton County, 5 p.m. Ohio Valley Christian at Grace, 7:30 p.m. Point Pleasant at Roane County, 7:30 p.m. Federal Hocking at Wahama, 6 p.m. Hannan at Elk Valley Christian, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 2 Girls Basketball Eastern at Southern, 6 p.m. Meigs at Alexander, 6 p.m. Belpre at South Gallia, 6 p.m. River Valley at South Point, 6 p.m. Federal Hocking at Wahama, 6 p.m. Friday, February 3 Girls Basketball Cross Lanes at Ohio Valley Christian, 7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Wahama at Eastern, 6:30 p.m. Meigs at Vinton County, 6:30 p.m. Southern at Federal Hocking, 6:30 p.m. South Gallia at Trimble, 6:30 p.m. Gallia Academy at Jackson, 5 p.m. Coal Grove at River Valley, 6:30 p.m. Cross Lanes at Ohio Valley Christian, 7:30 p.m. Hannan at WVHIT, TBA �Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Legals NOTICE OF LIEN SALE The personal property and contents of the following storage units will be auctioned for sale to satisfy the lien of Hartwell Storage. 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The Wildcats pushed their winning streak to seven with a 59-38 victory over the host Eagles. WHS (7-5, 6-4 TVC Hocking) and EHS (4-8, 2-8) battled closely through the first eight minutes of play and it was Waterford who held the lead after the first quarter, 14-13. The guests again too a slight edge in the second period outscoring the Eagles by two 14-12. Going into the half Waterford was up by three points, 28-25. After the half the Wildcats went on a huge run posting 20 points in the stanza, and holding the hosts to five. Going into the finale Waterford led 48-30. The visitors closed regulation with an 11-8 run and took the victory 59-38. Max Carnahan led the Eagles charge with 16 points including four three-pointers. Kirk Pullins put up nine points for EHS and Chase Cook finished with six. To round out the Eastern scoring Zakk Heaton and Jacob Parker had two each, and Chris Bissell had one. Waterford was led by Austin Hilverding with 20 points including 10-of-11 from the line. Also in double figures for the Wildcats were Brian Moore and Austin Shriver who each had 11. Eastern looks to snap it’s seven game skid Tuesday night at 6 p.m. when the travel to Mercerville to take on TVC Hocking foe South Gallia. Waterford 59, Eastern 38 Waterford 14-14-20-11 — 59 Eastern 13-12-5-8 — 38 WATERFORD (7-5, 6-4 TVC Hocking): Brian Moore 4 3-6 11, Eli Stahler 0 1-2 1, Austin Hilverding 4 10-11 20, Braden Burer 1 0-0 2, Austin Shriver 2 8-14 11, Matt West 4 1-4 9, Tate Lang 1 1-4 3, Wyatt Porter 0 2-2 2. TOTALS 16 26-43 59. Threepoint goals: 3 (Shriver 2, Hilverding). EASTERN (4-8, 2-8 TVC Hocking): Zakk Heaton 2 0-2 2, Max Carnahan 6 0-1 16, Chris Bissell 0 1-2 1, Jacob Parker 1 0-0 2, Chase Cook 2 2-2 6, Kirk Pullins 4 0-0 9. TOTALS 15 4-7 38. Three-point goals: 5 (Carnahan 4, Pullins). Rebounds: 18. Turnovers: 19. Blue Angels swept by Jackson, 55-29 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com JACKSON, Ohio — The Gallia Academy girls basketball team suffered a 55-29 setback to host Jackson Saturday night during a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League matchup in the Apple City. The visiting Blue Angels (3-13, 0-7 SEOAL) never led in the contest, as the Ironladies (15-1, 6-1) scored the first seven points en route to a 16-5 first quarter advantage. JHS never looked back, as Gallia Academy was held without a field goal while Jackson went on a 21-5 surge in the second canto for a 37-10 intermission advantage. GAHS ended a near 16-minute drought without a field goal at the 3:43 mark of the third canto, but the guests won the period by an 11-9 margin — giving the Ironladies a 46-21 lead headed into the finale. Jackson closed regulation with a small 9-8 spurt to wrap up the 36-point decision. JHS claimed its second consecutive season sweep of the Blue Angels, as Jackson won a 57-23 decision in Centenary back on Dec. 14. The Ironladies are currently tied with Warren atop the SEOAL standings. Gallia Academy connected on 9-of-42 field goal attempts for 21 percent, including a 2-of-10 effort from three-point range for 20 percent. The guests were outrebounded by a 28-26 margin and also committed 23 turnovers, nine more than Jackson. Ciera Jackson led GAHS with eight points, followed by Kendra Barnes with five points and Abby Wiseman with four markers. Haley Rosier, Halley Barnes and Mattie Lanham all added three points apiece, while Heather Ward and Violet Pelfrey rounded out the respective scoring with two points and one point. The Blue Angels were 9-of-16 at the free throw line for 56 percent. Lydia Poe paced Jackson with a game-high 14 points, followed by Kari Jenkins with 12 points and Madison Ridout with 11 markers. The hosts were 16-of-26 at the charity stripe for 62 percent and also made 18-of-45 shot attempts for 40 percent, including a 3-of-5 effort from beyond the arc. Gallia Academy played at South Point Monday and returns to action Saturday when it travels to Chillicothe for a SEOAL matchup at 6 p.m. Jackson 55, Gallia Academy 29 GA 5-5-11-8 — 29 J 16-21-9-9 — 55 GALLIA ACADEMY (3-13, 0-7 SEOAL): Abby Wiseman 2 0-0 4, Heather Ward 1 0-0 2, Brittany Lloyd 0 0-0 0, Haley Rosier 1 1-2 3, Ciera Jackson 2 4-5 8, Halley Barnes 1 0-0 3, Mattie Lanham 1 1-2 3, Kendra Barnes 1 2-4 5, Violet Pelfrey 0 1-3 1. TOTALS: 9 9-16 29. Three-point goals: 2 (H. Barnes, K. Barnes). Field Goals: 9-42 (.214). Rebounds: 26 (Ward 8). Turnovers: 23. JACKSON (15-1, 6-1 SEOAL): Alexis Humphreys 0 0-0 0, Heather Chapman 1 5-6 7, Whitney Wills 1 0-0 2, Sarah Martin 0 1-4 1, Madison Ridout 4 1-2 11, Kari Jenkins 3 6-8 12, Annie Speakman 0 0-2 0, Meredith Harless 3 1-2 8, Jackie Cyrus 0 0-0 0, Lydia Poe 6 2-2 14, Kendra Reed 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 18 16-26 55. Three-point goals: 3 (Ridout 2, Harless). Field Goals: 18-45 (.400). Rebounds: 28 (Ridout 8). Turnovers: 14. RedStorm women get past WVU Tech, 81-73 Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Shardae Morrison-Fountain scored a career-high 25 points and Kaylee Helton added 20 more to lead the University of Rio Grande in an 81-73 win over West Virginia University Tech, Saturday afternoon, in women’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. Morrison-Fountain added a team-best four assists and Helton collected a club-high three steals for the RedStorm, who picked up a second straight triumph in their non-conference season finale to improve to 15-7 overall. Rio Grande completed a season sweep of Tech with the win, knocking off the Golden Bears for a seventh straight time. “We played well at times and I was really encouraged by what we were doing, but then we’d flip a switch and play pretty badly,” said Rio Grande head coach David Smalley. “I didn’t think we did a very good job of closing out the game and we turned the ball over way too much in the second half. Tech is the kind of a team that, if you keep them around, they can hurt you. But a win is a win and we’ll take it.” The RedStorm never trailed in the contest and led by as many as 12 points late in the first half, but a pair of free throws by Tech’s Amy Gardner pulled the Golden Bears to within 4843 with 17:59 remaining in the game. However, Rio responded by scoring the game’s next eight points to open up a 13-point advantage and led by no less than seven points the rest of the way. Morrison-Fountain scored 14 of her points in the opening half and added 11 after the break, while Helton netted all but two of her game total before the intermission. Freshman guard Noelani Woodson completed Rio’s trio of double-digit scorers with 11 points. Rio Grande led by as many as 17 points on three occasions in the second half and was still up by 15 points, 78-63, following a layup by Woodson with 1:40 left, but WVU Tech outscored the RedStorm 10-3 over the final 71 seconds to make the final score a bit more respectable. The Golden Bears were the beneficiary of 14 second half turnovers by Rio, but they failed to take full advantage of the RedStorm’s sloppy ball-handling by shooting just 32.5 percent from the field (13-for-40) and 46.2 percent from the free throw line (6-for-13) over the final 20 minutes. WVU Tech, which lost two players - including one starter - to season-ending injuries inside the first two weeks of play, slipped to 6-16 with the loss. It was the 15th loss in the last 18 outings for head coach Jenna Everhart’s club after a 3-1 start. Nia Nolan led the Bears in a losing cause with 19 points, seven assists and four steals, while Amber Tully — a product of nearby Wahama (W.Va.) High School — finished with 15 points. Amy Gardner and Roche Wimberly completed the quarter of double-figure scorers for Tech with 14 and 11 points, respectively. Wimberly also had a gamehigh 15 rebounds and six blocked shots. Rio finished with a narrow 46-44 edge in rebounding and was led on the boards by junior forward Jayvonna Saddler, who pulled down nine. The RedStorm will return to action next Thursday, hosting Campbellsville in the resumption of Mid-South Conference play. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. URG men top Golden Bears, 73-65 Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — If the University of Rio Grande’s win over the University of the Cumberlands on January 5 — the RedStorm’s first in Mid-South Conference play — wasn’t the high point of the 2011-12 season thus far, then Saturday afternoon’s triumph over West Virginia University Tech has to be. Head coach Ken French’s club rallied from a six-point second half deficit and then held on down the stretch to deal the Golden Bears a 73-65 loss in men’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. Rio Grande snapped a three-game losing slide and evened its record at 11-11 in the final non-conference game of the season. In the process, the RedStorm also avenged their worst loss of the season — a 92-56 setback in Montgomery, W.Va. on Dec. 1 — and stopped a six-game losing streak against the Bears. “There probably aren’t too many instances in the country where two teams have played each other and you end up with the turnaround that we had today,” French said. “To be quite honest, I challenged our guys and told them that we needed to change our focus and our ef- Meigs fort in order to change the outcome. I thought we did that.” WVU Tech, which had won six of its previous eight outings entering Saturday’s contest - slipped to 14-7 overall. Tech, which is leaving the MSC at the end of the 2011-12 school year, is ineligible for the league title after petitioning for re-admittance into NCAA Division II last year despite continuing to play an MSC schedule. If head coach Bob Williams’ team was eligible for the conference crown, they would have entered the game as part of a three-way tie for first place with Georgetown and Lindsey Wilson. Haynes led three Rio players in double figures with 15 points, finishing a perfect 7-for-7 from the floor, while Gunnell netted 13 points and pulled down a team-high nine rebounds. Both scored 11 of their game total after halftime. Sophomore guard Jermaine Warmack completed the double-digit trio with 10 points, seven of which came in the final 3:30 with the outcome still very much hanging in the balance. He was 5-for-6 at the free throw line during that stretch. The first half was a back-and-forth affair that featured nine lead changes before ending in a 33-33 deadlock at the intermission. Tech’s biggest lead was four From Page 6 Ohio): Chris Wingett 2 0-0 4, Jake Gray 10 0-0 25, Zach Weffler 2 0-0 4, Jared Jeffers 0 0-0 0, Will Cravens 0 0-1 0, Dustin Mullins 0 0-0 0, Tanner Carsey 2 1-2 6, Jordan points (6-2), while Rio’s largest margin of the opening stanza was five (24-19). The second half was much of the same, with eight more ties and six more lead changes. The RedStorm opened up a 38-35 lead after a bucket by Haynes with 18:04 remaining, but the Golden Bears reeled off nine straight points to open up their biggest lead of the day, 44-38, following a Donald Robinson offensive rebound and stickback with 16:12 left. But Rio responded with a 12-2 run of its own to take a 50-46 advantage after a pair of Gunnell free throws with 12:15 still to play and set up a tightly-contested finish. Tech scored five straight to take a 5150 lead after another Robinson putback with 9:57 remaining, but Rio got a threepointer from junior guard Kaleb Kimber 51 seconds later. The game would be tied five more times, but the Golden Bears never led again. The last of the five ties was at 65-all following a layup by Tech’s David Rawlinson with 3:02 left, but Warmack connected on a jumper with 2:03 left to give the RedStorm the lead for good and start a game-ending 8-0 run. Rio Grande shot 52.2 percent from the field (12-for-23) and 73.7 percent from Mosley 2 0-0 5, Braden Jones 8 8-10 24, Tim Smith 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 26 9-13 68. Three-point goals: 7 (Gray 5, Carsey, Mosley). MEIGS (1-14, 1-6 TVC Ohio): Dillon Boyer 11 1-4 28, Jordan Hutton 0 2-2 2, Michael Davis 5 3-6 15, Rocco the free throw line (14-for-19) in the second half, while Tech hit just 13 of its 35 field goals (37.1 percent) and committed 11 turnovers after the break. Eddie Hayden scored 15 points to lead the Bears, while Robinson added 14 points and Josh Proctor had a game-high 12 rebounds. The 65 points tied a single-game season-low for Tech and the 21 turnovers were the most for the Bears since a loss at NCAA Division I Coppin State back in December. “They have a ton of weapons and they’re very tough to stop when they come down and run their offense,” French said of Tech. “They only had two guys get to double figures today and I think a lot of that had to do with our defense dictating them to play a little more one-on-one than what they wanted to. We were able to force them into taking some bad shots, especially in the second half.” Rio Grande returns to conference play on Thursday night when it hosts Campbellsville. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. Casci 1 3-4 5, Cody Mattox 1 0-0 2, Cody Stewart 0 0-0 0, Jesse Smith 7 5-6 19, Dennis Teaford 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 25 14-22 71. Three-point goals: 7 (Boyer 5, Davis 2). Field Goals: 25-48 (.521). Rebounds: 27 (Smith 8). Turnovers: 17. Rush From Page 6 sacks, by Michael Boley, forced a fumble and the Giants took a 10-0 lead on the next play on Brandon Jacobs 10-yard run. “Tom has been in this position before,” said running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who may do more blocking than usual. “We have to come out and just be assignment sound.” At times, the Giants use four defensive ends, trying to generate speed against the power of the offensive linemen. “That’s the biggest difference,” Waters said, “knowing who you’re going against from play to play. You have to know that every one of those guys have different elements of their game from JPP (Pierre-Paul) and his long arms and his super athletic ability to a guy like Tuck, who is a veteran, a guy who is always going to give you one look and do something different to the bigger guys in the middle, the guys who are real physical.” So what’s an offense to do? It can keep an extra blocker in, a running back or wide receiver. It can have a wide receiver or tight end throw a chip block before starting his route. It can throw quick passes before the pressure reaches Brady. Draw plays and screen passes can slow down pass rushers by making them hesi- tate before charging the quarterback, but the Patriots have used those infrequently this season. Deion Branch came up with an original tactic for him and his fellow wide receivers. “Well, if we can switch positions with the linemen, hopefully (defensive) linemen move out and then we block the corners,” he said with a laugh. “But, overall, there’s a lot of things we can do. We’ll make those adjustments on the sideline.” They can also fight. Umenyiora said he and Patriots left tackle Light did that in their first meeting this season. “I’ve actually fought him twice, a for-real fight on the football field twice. Me and him have history and we are going to rekindle that,” Umenyiora said. “He wasn’t as bad in the Super Bowl, but this past game we fought again. I don’t know what it is he does, but there is something he is doing that really gets under my skin. I am not that type of guy. He is the only guy I have ever fought on the football field. “I think he is more important to his team than I am right now. So if we both fight and get kicked out (Pierre-Paul) and Tuck will have a field day.” �TuesdayJanuary , January 31, 2012 Tuesday, 31, 2012 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS www.mydailysentinel.com ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS The Daily Sentinel • Page 9 William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012: This year you opt for more private, home time. A partner plays a more important role than in the past. Together you work as a team to make your domestic and personal life everything it can be. If you are single, you are in the mood for a live-in relationship. Though someone could be taken by you, don’t move too quickly into this type of arrangement. In a partnership, you could make some very good investments involving property. Independently, you might even take a class in investments or possibly learn how to remodel homes. TAURUS encourages spending! The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Curb a tendency to do others’ work, especially if it means convincing them to handle something your way. Your efforts to restrain yourself will pay off. Accept an offer in a tentative tone, as you might want to do something a little differently. Tonight: Treat time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You could be on top of a project, yet someone’s insightful and different opinion could give you reason to pause. No matter how you look at a situation, it is changeable. Detach and know that you might not have reached the complete conclusion just yet. Tonight: All smiles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Sometimes less is more. You decide to pull back to help others air out their ideas. You might even have to revise an opinion or two as well. A discussion about security or property could get heated, or perhaps a relative could get a bit hot under the collar. Tonight: Get some R and R. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Know that once you focus, you nearly can pull white rabbits out of black hats. You are unusually direct and know what you want. Your ability to socialize and empathize quickly becomes a strong suit in a meeting. Tonight: Say what you feel. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Others might be too aware of your actions for your taste. You would like to be able to do a little more without wondering who is watching. You are aware of your image, and others know it. Give yourself some mental space, and you could feel much better. Tonight: Could go until the wee hours. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Break past what others say and do. Clear out a certain amount of frustration. Touch base with someone you feel has a very different perspective from your own. Consider a trip in the near future or taking a workshop involving a hobby. You need to refresh your mind. Tonight: Follow the music. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might want to share more with a key partner. You have many differences as well as similarities. Though this person could be taciturn, he or she also can be very diplomatic. Don’t worry so much about your feelings getting hurt. Tonight: Get some exercise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You have a hard time giving up control. But you are discovering you only have control over yourself. Consider that you may have created a veil of illusion upon yourself. Listen to a male friend who can be pushy. He might not be right, but his perspective triggers an insight. Tonight: Let another person choose. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Maintain a steady attitude when dealing with your finances. You might not like everything you hear, but you can deal with it. You could be pushed to the max to perform. A boss is demanding. Tonight: Choose a stress-buster. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Your innate ingenuity could carry you, as well as others, through a major conflict. You might not know what to think at this point, but you have a strong idea of what you want. Follow that course. Worry less about everyone else. Tonight: Detach if you are irritated. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You could be taken aback by how demanding someone could become. You understand a lot more than you originally thought possible. Your reaction to run from this person comes from a grounded spot. Still, handle the issue. Tonight: Where the action is. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You choose the right words and naturally follow the correct course of action. Touch base with a relative, catch up on a neighbor’s news and return emails. Some interesting options tumble into your lap. Tonight: Hang out. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Tuesday, January 31, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 www.mydailysentinel.com Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year NEW YORK (AP) — Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild-card team in each league, but are still deciding whether it would take effect this year or in 2013. Selig said there are scheduling issues to be worked out once they are, the new 10-team format would begin with a one-game playoff. “I really believe we’ll have the wild card for 2012, this year,” Selig said Friday night in Chicago at a White Sox fan festival. “Clubs really want it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an issue that the clubs want more than to have the extra wild card this year.” “We’re working on dates right now. That’ll all take place. It looks to me like we’ll have it because I’ve told everybody we have to have it. It’ll be exciting. One-game playoff, it will start the playoffs in a very exciting manner,” he said. A little more than two months before opening day, Major League Baseball hoped to put an end to uncertainty. Add a bat or an arm to compete for that extra wild card? No telling whether that makes any sense. “That’s the last thing on my mind,” Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said this week. “I’m trying to win my division and I can’t be concerned about that stuff. But the more the merrier. “It gives us and everybody else a better chance to make the playoffs. But it’s not on my mind because you don’t build a system or build a team counting on the commissioner is going to change the playoff format,” he said. MLB and the players’ association have reached a consensus that ties for division titles will be broken on the field under the new playoff format, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal hadn’t been finalized. Since 1995, head-to-head record has been used to determine first place if both teams are going to the postseason. But with the start of a one-game, winner-take-all wild-card round, the sides agreed that the difference between first place and a wild-card berth is too important to decide with a formula and a tiebreaker game would be played. Negotiators plan to talk again next week and decide by March 1 on whether the extra round will begin this year. “I think most clubs at this point no matter who you are are focused on trying to win a division,” Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said. “If that doesn’t work, then you make your adjustments.” Under the new format, whenever it begins, the non-division winners in each league with the two-best records will be the wildcards, meaning a third-place team could for the first time win the World Series. Being able to finish third and still go to the postseason could create more of an opportunity in the AL East for teams other than the rich New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, or in the AL West, where the two-time champion Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels have spent big bucks to improve. Gary W. Green photo/Orlando Sentinel/MCT MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, left, talks with umpires Tim Welke, center, and Tom Hallion about the rain delay of the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies game 5 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late Monday, October 27, 2008. In the AL Central, Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore watched Dombrowski add Prince Fielder to his already formidable batting order this week. “We’re focused on putting the best team on the field we can to compete to win the Central. That’s the first goal,” Moore said. “If that appears to be unattainable, we’ll evaluate what we need to do to improve the team to continue to strive for that goal. If it becomes apparent that’s not going to happen, you begin to focus on the wild card. You want to get in the playoffs any way you can and take your chances there.” Marshall’s 4 TD catches lifts AFC in Pro Bowl HONOLULU (AP) — While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacation, Brandon Marshall played as if it was his last game. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday. “You never know when you’re going to be back,” Marshall said, “and I wanted to go all out today because it could be my last Pro Bowl.” Marshall had a touchdown catch in each quarter, including an early 74-yarder and a 3-yarder in the fourth, in a game filled with highlight-reel grabs. He was selected the game’s MVP, and his name now will join the likes of Walter Payton and Jerry Rice on the MVP banners at Aloha Stadium. “You know what? I wanted it,” he said. “It’s a Pro Bowl. Some guys are playing 100 (percent), some guys are playing 90, some guys aren’t playing at all, but it means a lot to be up in the rafters with some of these guys.” The 59 points by the AFC set a Pro Bowl mark, and the 100 points scored by the teams combined was the second highest, a touchdown shy of the 107 scored in 2004. But it was clear from the start it was Marshall’s day. He hauled in a deflected, go-ahead 47-yard TD pass from Andy Dalton, while on his back, to give the AFC a 38-35 lead late in the third quarter. It was Marshall’s third TD catch of the game, tying Jimmy Smith’s Pro Bowl record set in 2004. “It was the most unathletic highlight I ever had,” he said. “Andy put it up there for me to make a play. I saw the ball, got nervous, fell, saw the ball, kicked it up and it just fell in my hands.” Marshall, making his third Pro Bowl appearance, then nabbed a 3-yard TD pass from Dalton that gave the AFC a 52-35 lead with 8:25 left and put the game DISH Network delivers more of what you want for less than you’d expect. Packages starting at Now Playing on DISH Network! MO. for 12 months FREE OVER 20 MOVIE CHANNELS Local Channels Included! with 24 month agreement. For 3 months. FREE Get More Titles Than NETFLIX! included for up to 12 MONTHS with qualifying packages HD DVR Upgrade $6/mo. DVR service fee applies. into Eric Weddle’s hands. The San Diego Chargers safety popped up to his feet and returned it 63 yards to the NFC 23, leading to a 37-yard FG by Sebastian Janikowski, which gave the AFC its first lead of the game at 31-28. Newton recovered on the next series, airing out a 55yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Panthers teammate Steve Smith, making it 3431. But he was intercepted again on the next series. Weddle also intercepted another pass by Newton late in the game. After picking off the deep pass, he pitched it to teammate Derrick Johnson, who rumbled 60 yards for the AFC’s final score. “None of us want to go out and lose, so we picked it up and went out and made some plays,” Weddle said. “Got the ‘W,’ that’s the main thing.” With the Pro Bowlers unable to get out of third gear particularly on the offensive and defensive lines and hitting each other as though they were having a pillow fight, the Pro Bowl featured some good, bad and real ugly sometimes on the same play. For example, Aaron Rodgers caught a pass from himself. His throw was deflected at the line and he leaped to catch the ball and backpedaled for a 15-yard loss. Rodgers was 13 of 17 for 141 yards and two TDs, giving him a quarterback rating of 139.6, higher than his NFL record 122.5 rating during the season. But he was watching late in the game as Newton struggled. Rodgers said it’s easier to play in the first quarter when the game isn’t as intense. “It’s tough to be the last guy in, when it’s the fourth quarter and money becomes an issue,” he said. “Guys are playing a little bit harder. They come at you.” The NFC had three players with 100-yard yard re- ceiving: Gonzalez (seven for 114), Larry Fitzgerald (6 for 111) and Smith (5 for 118). The AFC and NFC traded score after score, and turnover after turnover in the first half. Rodgers and Fitzgerald connected for a pair of scores on back-to-back plays to put the NFC up 14-0 early in the game. After stopping the AFC on fourth down at midfield, Rodgers drove the NFC down the field and threw a 10-yard TD toss to Fitzgerald. Six seconds later, Rodgers aired a 44-yard rainbow in the end zone to Fitzgerald for another score after the NFC got the ball back with a surprise onside kick. The reception was Fitzgerald’s sixth career TD catch in the Pro Bowl, tying Gonzalez’s record. He would break the record with the game’s last touchdown, on a 36-yard pass from Newton. The AFC came right back and tied it up on two deep TD passes on the right side by Ben Roethlisberger. He threw a 34-yarder to rookie A.J. Green, and then connected with Marshall on a 74-yarder. But Drew Brees and the NFC kept the scoring going. Just like in the regular season, Brees and Saints teammate Jimmy Graham hooked up to give the NFC a 21-14 lead in the second quarter. On fourth-and-goal, Brees zipped a pass to Graham for a 6-yard score and would later find Greg Jennings for an 11-yard TD. Brees finished 10 of 14 for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Antonio Gates pulled in a 27-yard TD from Chargers teammate Rivers as time expired in the half to tie it at 28. Each AFC player earned a record $50,000 for the win, while the NFC players received $25,000. The Daily Sentinel Ohio Valley FREE Publishing SAME DAY INSTALLATION Co. IN UP TO 6 ROOMS where available. away. “People were saying throw to him. I saw the matchup I had and he’s a great receiver, so I knew he could make the play,” Dalton said. Hawaii has been kind to Marshall, who also won MVP honors at Aloha Stadium in his final game at Central Florida in the 2005 Hawaii Bowl, where he caught 11 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. Marshall noted he had six TDs this season, but four this game. “It says a lot when you’re playing with these type of quarterbacks,” Marshall said. “They just put it in the right place and I just made the play. Hats off to those guys throwing me the ball.” The game featured 36 first-timers, including rookie quarterbacks Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers and Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals, who replaced Super Bowl quarterbacks Eli Manning and Tom Brady. Their selection made this Pro Bowl the first to feature two rookie signal callers. Dalton and Newton played the entire second half. While Dalton looked composed, Newton played horribly struggling to move the ball, stay in the pocket and find his targets, which drew some boos from the sun-splashed, sellout crowd of 48,423. “No excuses,” Newton said. “When you hang the ball up there, against these kind of players, that’s what you get,” Newton said. “It’s the good and the bad of playing in a Pro Bowl. I learned a lot.” Newton finished 9 of 27 for 186 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Dalton, meanwhile, was 7 of 9 for 99 yards and two TDs. 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